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News in English (USA) / 05.07.2025 / 19:00

Lightning Strikes Family at St. Pete Beach on July 4th, Teen Hospitalized

A family of three was struck by lightning while sheltering under an umbrella on St. Pete Beach, resulting in a 17-year-old girl being hospitalized as a trauma alert. The incident, which coincided with the Fourth of July celebrations and Tropical Storm Chantal brewing nearby, left witnesses shocked. Authorities confirmed multiple injuries from the lightning strike, prompting emergency response at the scene.
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